A RN Psychotherapist, is a Registered Nurse who has completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing with extra, intensive, and extensive training in mental health and psychotherapeutic interventions.

In Ontario, all nurses must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Psychotherapy has been legislated as a controlled act that only members of 6 Colleges can perform, of which the CNO is one. Registered Nurses in good standing with the CNO can perform the controlled act of psychotherapy (Yup, I am a member in good standing with the CNO!)

For more information, please see the CNOs document on nurses performing the controlled act of psychotherapy.

https://www.cno.org/en/learn-about-standards-guidelines/educational-tools/ask-practice/answers-to-your-questions-about-psychotherapy/

My standard fee is $135.00 per session. Each session lasts about 50 minutes.

Many extended health benefit plans include coverage for psychotherapy provided by a Registered Nurse. However, coverage depends on your specific plan.

Before booking, I recommend contacting your insurer and asking:

“Does my plan cover psychotherapy services provided by a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ontario?”

Some clients have successfully received reimbursement through their extended health benefits, but I encourage you to verify directly with your provider.

If needed, I am happy to provide documentation to support your claim.

I am an approved provider under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.

If you are covered under NIHB, psychotherapy sessions may be eligible for direct billing through the program.

When booking, please indicate that you are covered under NIHB so we can confirm eligibility and review the process together.

If you have questions about how NIHB works or what information is required, I’m happy to help guide you through the steps.